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Suiting up for Rehab

Posted November 11, 2006 6:00 AM
Pathfinder Tags: physical therapy robot suits robotic suits

People who are partially paralyzed will soon have a new device to speed their rehabilitation. Introduced by Japan's Matushita Company, a 4-lb (1.8 kg) robotic suit is worn over the upper body, assisting stroke survivors by moving the paralyzed arm identically to the functioning arm. Through the repetitive movements, the wearer is trained to regain limb function.

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11/11/2006 11:27 PM

Do you suppose that if the device could be programmed to have the paralyzed limb move (not in harmony, but) in oppostion to the functional limb, the (modified) suit could be worn both above and below the trunk...to assist in walking...and the relative arm motions would be user reset to also move in opposition, for maintaining balance while walking?

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11/12/2006 5:04 AM

Do muscles acually develop if it's not receiving a signal from the brain.

I guess what i'm saying is: Will a muscle develop, even when an individual isn't giving effort toward the rehabilitation?
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